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The name of a part of the circumference of a circle is arc, such as the arc of a rainbow.

Shapes (Year 6)

Shapes are everywhere — from buildings to bridges! In this KS2 Maths quiz, you’ll explore how geometry helps us design, balance, and build strong, stable structures.

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Fascinating Fact:

Bridges rely on shapes like arches and triangles because they spread weight evenly and stop the structure from collapsing.

In KS2 Maths, pupils learn to identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes, measure angles, and understand how geometry supports design and construction in real life. This builds spatial awareness and practical problem-solving skills.

Key Terms

Vertex: The point where two or more lines or edges meet on a shape.
Parallel Lines: Lines that stay the same distance apart and never meet.
Polygon: A flat shape with straight sides, such as a pentagon or hexagon.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do Year 6 students learn about shapes?

Year 6 students learn to classify shapes by their properties, calculate angles, and use shape knowledge to solve geometry problems in real-life situations.

How are shapes used in engineering?

Shapes like triangles and arches are used in engineering to distribute weight evenly and strengthen bridges, towers, and buildings against pressure or collapse.

What’s the difference between 2D and 3D shapes?

2D shapes are flat and have only length and width, such as squares or circles. 3D shapes have depth too, like cubes, spheres, and pyramids.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

What is the name of a part of the circumference of a circle?

Radius

Arc

Centre

Diameter

Rainbows are arcs

2 .

How many faces does a dodecahedron have?

A regular dodecahedron has pentagon shaped faces

3 .

A rhombus looks like which other shape?

A kite

A square

A triangle

A diamond

A rhombus is a quadrilateral with 4 equal length sides, like a square that has been squashed!

4 .

What is the name given to the distance around the edge of circle?

Diameter

Radius

Tangent

Circumference

'Circum' means going around and is related to the word 'circle'

5 .

Which of these shapes is not a parallelogram?

Square

Rectangle

Rhombus

Trapezium

A parallelogram has all opposite sides parallel and equal in length

6 .

What are perpendicular lines?

Perpendicular lines are lines that are getting closer and closer to each other

Perpendicular lines are lines that are always the same distance apart

Perpendicular lines are lines that are at right angles to each other

Perpendicular lines are lines that are short

The corners of rectangles are formed by perpendicular lines

7 .

Which quadrilateral has no parallel sides?

Square

Kite

Rhombus

Rectangle

A kite has 2 pairs of equal length sides but none of them are parallel to another

8 .

What is the name of two lines that are always the same distance apart?

Parallel

Perpendicular

Adjacent

Convergent

They never cross each other

9 .

What do two concentric circles share?

Centre point

Equal circumference

Equal radius

Equal diameter

Ripples on the surface of a pond are concentric circles

10 .

What is the name of a 12 sided flat shape?

Dodecagon

Nonagon

Heptagon

Decagon

'Do' means 2 and 'deca' means 10 so 'dodeca' means 12

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Recognise and describe 3D shapes

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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